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Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out at a similar time to the VR-340 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1300 scores versus the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus VR-340

 A1300 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon A1300

 VR-340 A1300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus VR-340

 A1300 VR-340 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 and the VR-340.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and VR-340.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
33
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography features
64
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot A1300Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $130